Conceptual Physics: The High School Physics Program
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ISBN: 9780133647495
Author: Paul G. Hewitt
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 24, Problem 17A
What is the ideal efficiency of a
Expert Solution & Answer
To determine
To Calculate:Ideal efficiency of a heat engine.
Answer to Problem 17A
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Temperature of cold reservoir,
Temperature of hot reservoir,
Formula used:
Ideal efficiency:
Calculation:
Substitute the values and solve:
Conclusion:
The ideal efficiency of the heat engine is
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Conceptual Physics: The High School Physics Program
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